Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to contemplate bringing all those boxes down from the attic in order to deck the halls with Christmas delights. I'm not a big interior decorator, unless you count "lived-in" a design style. Between the day job, writing, and keeping up with three kids, it's about all I can manage to get the beds made and the dishes done. Decorating is far down on the … [Read more...]
Heirloom Recipes
I have to admit that between working a day job full-time, writing full-time, and running Mom's taxi service, I purchase dinner as often as I make it at home. OK, maybe more often than I make it at home. However, with the holidays approaching, I have big plans for getting back into the kitchen. I'll be hosting Thanksgiving and have already purchased the turkey, red garnet yams for my mom's candied … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Karen’s Website Launch Party 11/12/14 – 11/26/14
Big News! My website has a new look, new content, and a fabulous contest to celebrate the launch. My goal for this redesign was to create a site that was completely reader-focused. It's all about you! I loaded the site with bonus material, contests, book information (of course), and fun ways that we can connect. And since contests are so much fun, I couldn't resist putting together a gift … [Read more...]
Fort Phantom Hill
About 15 minutes from where I work, there are wonderful old remains of an authentic 1850's Texas fort. And with a name like Fort Phantom Hill, I thought it would be the perfect topic for blog the week after Halloween. In November of 1851, five companies of the 5th Infantry were dispatched to establish a post on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River at a place known as Phantom Hill. It was built to … [Read more...]
Feeding the Muse
Imagination requires fuel. As a writer, it's important to me to feed my inner muse. Not by researching key historical facts or visiting museums or reading books on improving an author's craft. All of those things are important, of course, but there are times when the creative well must simply be filled. Not with intentional, plot or character specific information, but simply with story. I can't … [Read more...]
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